Marina Lopes’ Post

Women should have the space to be celebrated for their strengths, complexity, vulnerabilities, successes, and failures alike. Last week, I had the privilege of participating in an event hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security . Alongside Ambassador Verveer, NYT opinion journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Penguin Random House Editor Madhulika Sikka, and other distinguished guests, we discussed how to diversify women's voices in the news cycle. The event underscored a collective commitment to challenging stereotypes and telling stories that showcase the full spectrum of women's lives—not just stories of resilience but narratives that allow women to be seen as multidimensional individuals. Drawing on her experience as Former United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, Ambassador Verveer underscored the power and responsibility of journalists in shaping public perceptions and documenting the role of women in war, political movements, and social uprisings. The participants hailed from every medium and proposed strategies for elevating women's voices in their coverage. These ranged from tapping into the anger of female audiences to seeking female perspectives and, of course, hiring female reporters!

Excited to host a panel discussion tomorrow afternoon for Singapore Global Network alongside Jonathan Lim and Boon Tan on schooling, childrearing, and life in Singapore! Are you curious about childrearing practices in the Lion City? Considering a move to Singapore, but feeling overwhelmed by questions about childcare, cost of living, and the logistics of relocating your family? 🤔We've got you covered. Join us for a live Q&A at 12.30 PM (SGT). We will share insights, practical tips, and personal anecdotes about: 👶 Childrearing practices unique to Singapore 💼 Balancing career and family life in the bustling city-state 💰 Understanding the cost of living and financial considerations 📦 Logistics of moving to Singapore with your family Whether you're a soon-to-be expat, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about life in Singapore, join us! 🗓️ Date: Tomorrow 🕒 Time:12:30 pm SGT 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEGz6r6K See you there! #SingaporeGlobalNetwork #Childrearing #Expats #SingaporeLiving #GlobalProfessionals #PanelDiscussion #MovingToSingapore

Great opportunity for any former journos looking to transition to corporate comms: Cape, a telecom privacy startup is looking for a content manager-- $60K- $100k salary depending on experience. https://lnkd.in/gwju3r7D

For generations of women in Brazil, aging has been out of the question. In the plastic-surgery-obsessed country, women nip, tuck and dye their way back to youth. Meet the women bucking the trend and calling on others to join them in aging naturally. Loved working on this story with the help of the Washington Post enterprise team! https://lnkd.in/gYTp5hVw

Japanese husbands do less housework than their counterparts in any rich country. Late into old age, many have never washed a dish or held a pairing knife. As the country ages, however, and the average life span for men stretches into the mid-80s, some women are drawing a line and declaring themselves done with picking up after their husbands. Now, some men have signed up for housework courses to learn the ropes My latest for the Washington Post https://lnkd.in/gqrbQ2mW

In a time of COVID supply chain crunches, avian flu outbreaks and threats of war, meat substitutes are attracting investors and consumers across Asia. It's not just vegetarians, defense experts see alternative meats as a path to food security. Investors see a cheaper alternative for Asia's growing number of meat consumers For this piece, I visited Asia's first alternative meat "butcher", devoured soy chicken nuggets and snacked on pot stickers filled with meat grown in a lab. #supplychain #food #covid #security #altenativemeat https://lnkd.in/gQhpCMkt